general problems of the 2002 Honda CR-V

17 problems related to equipment have been reported for the 2002 Honda CR-V. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2002 Honda CR-V based on all problems reported for the 2002 CR-V.

1 Equipment problem

Failure Date: 08/19/2022

Shaking at different speeds wheels feel like they are going to fly off crv. Torque converter shuttering cause tires to shake uncontrollable. Torque converter shakes so bad causes other problems with crv. This major safety issue been for years with Honda. Honda knows it. They just passing time. Then to fix it solve the problem for hundreds even thousands of people there transmission is flawed because their so many on the road they won't recall a transmission because the money. They scammed people . Even if you put new transmission or torque converter you end up with the same problem because it's poorly made. No one should have to drive a vehicle that shakes and makes the wheels feel like they going to fall off. If you don't find that major safety issue then this department isn't doing it's job. . Stop letting these car mandatories get away with bad vehicles.

2 Equipment problem

Failure Date: 03/16/2022

Door locks. Doors won't lock or unlock while inside or outside of vehicle.

3 Equipment problem

Failure Date: 05/15/2018

Ignition locked.

4 Equipment problem

Failure Date: 12/15/2017

Ignition cylinder. If key is removed it will not allow you to turn the key to start the car when re-inserted. This problem has left my family stranded. Thankfully after an hour of playing with the key I was able to get it started. . Cannot remove key until I have the money to fix it, hence not being able to lock the doors which is a huge security issue.

5 Equipment problem

Failure Date: 06/24/2017

While passing another vehicle driving under the speed limit (25 mph in a 45 mph zone). I accelerated to pass, my car began to speed faster and faster without me being able to control or stop the vehicle. Both feet were slammed on the brake pedal but we reached 70mph, but I couldn't stop the car. I pulled the emergency brake and yet the car continued. We rode on both the brake pedal and emergency brake for at least a mile. It only slowed down a little, but I was able to drive on the shoulder and luckily didn't come to any stop signs or traffic lights. I was finally able to stop my vehicle n front of a restaurant by turning the ignition off, while still moving. With the car finally stopped, I put the car in park and immediately checked to make sure there was nothing obstructing the pedal causing it to accelerate. There was nothing. Nothing appeared obviously wrong under the hood, except a strong burning smell from the brakes. I turned the ignition on while in park and the speedometer went to 140 mph, the rpms red lined (without pushing the break or gas pedal). I turned the car off immediately. We then put the car in neutral and rolled it into the restaurants parking lot. I called aaa to have a tow truck bring the vehicle to a local mechanic. Luckily, I was able to stop the vehicle before any person was injured, killed or damaged property. The mechanic contacted me and recommended that he not touch it and to have Honda pick it up and take it back to the dealership for their mechanics look at it in case it was a manufacturer's defect. I went to the Honda dealer in person and spoke to the service manager, he was visibly alarmed by the events that happened on Sunday. He said that he would check the vehicle for any issues. Dealer picked up the vehicle from mechanic. The Honda dealer said they looked at the Cr-v and couldn't find anything.

6 Equipment problem

Failure Date: 05/24/2016

Last night around 8pm my husband and I were leaving a clients house in leesport. We were going south on rt 183. We were driving appoximatly 20 mph. With no warning at all, a big deer jumped and slammed into the drivers side. Hitting the front side of the vehicle. We pulled off of the road immediately. The fluid from radiator was leaking out.

7 Equipment problem

Failure Date: 07/12/2015

William robertson 221 circle valley dr se calhoun GA 30701 my a/c compressor has went out again for the 3rd time. We have paid Honda hennessy of woodstock a total of $6000. 00 in the past 5 years for this. We bought this Honda Cr-v with only 3 miles. I have had nothing but problems with this vehicle. Also my driver side seat reclines back and forth with out even using the latch. My door locks do not even work they have had to be pried open and I have to leave the key in the ignition switch or it won't start.

8 Equipment problem

Failure Date: 06/26/2015

The ac compressor stopped working throwing the belts out of the car. This happen 6 years and 4 years ago twice.

9 Equipment problem

Failure Date: 02/27/2015

Sub: Honda Cr-v 2002 VIN; jhlrd78572c093558 ref; outstanding recall recently, in year 2014, we bought used Honda Cr-v 2002 from gwinnett place Nissan, duluth, GA and would try find that any outstanding recall for same vehicle. We contacted Honda motor company USA through phone and fax line for recall (claim n032015-015-2700139) they informed that they have no any record or any information for particular vehicle as per their representative acknowledgement. They also informed us that we have to find any recall by ourselves. Now, we don't know that how to handle this kind of problems. Our and other people's safety is very important for us. Manufacture is not willing to give any CO-operation for the recall or guide us what we can do to solve this matter. Please guide us, what kind of an action or process to handle these problems. Thank you for your time and consideration dilipkumar bhatt c. C. To:Honda motor company USA.

10 Equipment problem

Failure Date: 09/15/2014

Three bolts hold on the clutch master cylinder cover. One bolt head head was sheared/blown off upon depressing the clutch pedal when starting the car. Brake fluid leaked out. Clutch was inoperable and power braking diminished. The clutch master cylinder was replaced and 11 months later the same incident occurred. The bolt head position that was blown/sheared off was the same in both incidents.

11 Equipment problem

Failure Date: 06/20/2012

The driver's side door actuator failed. I have to open the driver's door with a key and the remote doesn't work on the driver's side. The other doors lock with the remote but only after the driver's side door is locked by key. This has also affected the interior lights which don't light when the door is open.

12 Equipment problem

Failure Date: 04/21/2011

I have a 2002 Honda Cr-v with 84,000 miles on it. This vehicle has been well maintained & has had all manufacturer recommended services completed and I have the records to prove it. The a/c compressor exploded last week circulating metal filings into the vehicle's system. This is a safety hazard because the engine could seize as a result of the presence of metal filings therefore not having any power brakes, power steering, etc. Also, I cannot use the defrost which creates limited visibility in cooler temperatures which also creates a safety issue. This is a common, widely known problem often referred to as "Honda black death".

13 Equipment problem

Failure Date: 07/15/2010

On July 15th, the engine of our Cr-v all of a sudden had an extra load on it. We shut off the ac and the extra load went away. The next day, about 140 miles into a trip the ac stopped working. We took the vehicle to two separate mechanics. The non-Honda mechanic said that there wes a service bulletin on the ac stating that the complete ac system had to be replaced. The Honda mechanic stated only the compressor and the condenser had to be replaced. Either one is extreme money. This seems to be a design flaw with the ac compressor such that when it fails it distributes metal throughout the ac system. Honda will not acknowledge any fault.

14 Equipment problem

Failure Date: 02/10/2009

Ac compressor failed. Many complaints from others about this problem. Honda has defective parts.

15 Equipment problem

Failure Date: 08/31/2008

Driving approx. 25 miles, 85â° f. Very loud noise from under the hood for about 15 seconds, loud pop, strange smell like something burning. A/c stopped working. Checked under the hood, no visible signs of problem. A/c no longer works.

16 Equipment problem

Failure Date: 08/15/2008

I'm the owner of a 2002 Honda Cr-v and have had problems with the a/c blowing hot air and now it's completely stopped. I'm reading hundreds of posts from other Cr-v owners with the same problem and thousands of dollars in repairs. This is ridiculous. Honda needs to take responsibility. Not only is this consumer fraud, it is a safety issue.

17 Equipment problem

Failure Date: 01/20/2007

Srs light on in dashboard lights, what is that for and how do I fix it?.


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